Her Business. Her Life. Her Legacy.
WĀ-HINE is a podcast that celebrates the stories of wāhine (women) who are doing business differently. Guided by purpose, grounded in values, and committed to creating impact that extends beyond profit.
Each month, I sit down with wāhine entrepreneurs and leaders to have real kōrero (talk) about what it truly means to build a business that reflects who you are, where you come from, and what matters most.
These conversations are honest, empowering, and full of insight. From lived experiences and cultural connection, to bold vision and the quiet strength it takes to lead.
This isn’t hustle culture.
This is wāhine legacy leadership.
Tania Niwa’s mini-guide shows how to move between cultures without losing your identity. Through listening, storytelling, grounding, and authentic leadership, she bridges worlds while staying deeply connected to her Māori roots. This is her story. 💛Moving between cultures can feel like dancing on a tightrope: sometimes fun and thrilling, sometimes straight out wobbly and unsettling. …
Pounamu Skelton’s story is one of vision, resilience, and legacy. He uri o Taranaki Maunga, Te Atiawa, Taranaki Tuturu, and Ngāti Ruanui, Pounamu lives on her papakāinga in Onaero, a place her whānau have named Te Rau Orongo “the multiple ways to heal ourselves.”For more than 24 years, she carried a dream: to live organically …
This episode follows the real-life adventure of Charlotte and Natalie, co-founders of Pompom Events & Marketing 🎉. Dive into their journey as partners in business, full of ups, downs, and lots of laughs, to discover practical lessons on the do’s and don’ts of a business partnership. 🚀Charlotte and Natalie never set out to become business …
Twenty something Ella Sargent from Manawa Māori and Multi Agency explains how Gen Z entrepreneurs are doing things differently and what we can learn from them. There’s a new kind of entrepreneur on the rise: one who doesn’t wait for permission, doesn’t follow the old rules, and isn’t afraid to experiment. They’re bold, values-driven, and unapologetically …
This episode features Lynda McGregor from Little Bread Loaf Bakery, sharing tips on how to weather a downturn in business.
...Nartarsha Navanaga-Bamblett built her business by honouring culture and identity in a Western-dominated space. Her story shows the power of representation and how to stay true to who you are in business. When you are a First Nations person who’s navigating a Western-dominated world, you enter unchartered territory. When you do that as a business person, …
This episode introduces WĀ-HINE, a podcast for women in business who are building aligned, values-led legacies.
...This episode explores how to thrive in business when menopause hits by embracing physical and emotional changes, gaining knowledge, and redesigning your business and lifestyle to support long-term wellbeing.Let’s have a heart-to-heart ❤️ If you’re a middle-aged woman in business who’s suddenly finding it all… a lot harder, you’re not imagining it. You’re not broken. You’re …
When your workload’s too much and the team’s at capacity, it’s time to hire. Here’s how to plan for it.
...We’re breaking down the pros and cons of service and digital product business models with Megan Elliott from The Copy Template Shop.
...Scaling your business requires moving from doing to leading. These 2 books helped me with this transition.
...Karen King shares her journey of building a business while embracing the digital nomad family lifestyle.
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